ODA - EWS 'Distressed' Maroon/Yellow - Triple Pack H KUA Nuclear Flask Carrier having originally been dedicated Isle

having originally been dedicated Isle of Mull in January 1986 and Glendarroch in November 1988

reflecting Lord Hendy’s appointment to the House of Lords and his role as Chair of Network Rail

Turned metal sprung buffers

Although short-lived in original form

A dwindling number soldiered on into the late 1970s and early 1980s

ODA - EWS 'Distressed' Maroon/Yellow - Triple Pack H KUA Nuclear Flask Carrier having originally been dedicated IsleIn the early 1980s, British Rail's shift to an air braked network created logistical challenges for the Ministry of Defence (MoD), whose depot sidings had sharp curves that could not accommodate newer, long wheelbase wagons. To solve this, 50 vacuum braked, 12 foot wheelbase "Pipe" wagons (built in 1961 under Lot 3335 to Diagram 1 462) were selected for conversion. Their drop sides were ideal for palletised loads. Modified at Shildon works in 1983